July 09
South Africa: Unity or Discord? South Africa's GNU Takes Center Stage
allAfrica
South Africa has officially formed a Government of National Unity (GNU), which now includes 11 political parties, 32 ministers, and 43 deputy ministers. Read more »
South Africa: Search for Missing Runner Ends in Tragedy - South African News Briefs - July 09, 2024
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South Africa: Western Cape Braces for Storm as Schools Reopen
allAfrica
A storm surge and wind speeds of up to 70km/h are expected to cause significant disruption as thousands of students return to school, according to IOL. Traffic officials are… Read more »
South Africa: Spanish Tourist Trampled By Elephant Herd
DW
Authorities said the man disembarked from his car in the Pilanesberg National Park in the North West province. Visitors are warned not to leave their vehicles. Read more »
South Africa: Is Cape Town's Drop in Business Robbery a Cause for Concern? [analysis]
ISS
A fall in business robberies over the past decade could indicate rising levels of extortion and organised crime. Read more »
South Africa: Suspect Sought After Farm Worker's Body Found in Decomposed State With Hands Tied Up [press release]
SAPS
Matsie Lettia Lekata (45) from Monyakeng Wesselsbron, who was working as a farm worker at a certain farm in the district of Wesselsbron, was reported missing on 21 May 2024. It is… Read more »
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Angola: Angola - African Development Bank Vice President Akin-Olugbade On Mission to Boost Development Impact
African Development Bank (AfDB)
African Development Bank Vice-President for Regional delivery, Integration and Business Delivery, Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade has completed a mission to Angola in which she held… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Serious Infighting Rocks Harare City Council
The Herald
Serious infighting and divisions have rocked Harare City Council amid allegations that some rogue councillors and managers are reshuffling key personnel in the legal and housing… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mai Rwizi's Burial Set for Friday
The Herald
Veteran actress Susan "Mai Rwizi" Chenjerai's burial is likely to be on Friday, a close relative has said. Read more »
Malawi: Secondary School Teachers Expresses Dismay Over Treatment By MANEB
Nyasa Times
Secondary School Teachers Union (SESTU) says it is deeply concerned and dismayed with the current practices and decisions by the Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB)… Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera to Preside Over SACAU Annual Conference Tomorrow
Nyasa Times
President Lazarus Chakwera will tomorrow preside over the opening of the Southern African Confederation of Agricultural Unions (SACAU) Annual Conference scheduled to take place at… Read more »
Malawi: Zomba Central Parliamentarian Organises Beer Party for Youths
Nyasa Times
If the right hand was holding a kachasu vermouth then the left was either balancing a hand or factory made cigarette between fingers. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Thieves Use Explosives to Blow Up Safe, Steal U.S.$35k From Church
New Zimbabwe
DARING thieves allegedly gained access into a church office where they blew up a holding safe and stole US$35 000 cash. Read more »
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Zambia: Empowering Women - Community-Based Training in Non-Timber Forest Products and Business Management in the Kafue Sub-Basin
African Development Bank (AfDB)
Women farmers living in one of Zambia's critically important forest regions - the Kafue Sub-Basin - recently completed a training programme, supported by the African Development… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Fraud-Accused Chimombe, Mpofu Bail Ruling Set for July 9
New Zimbabwe
CONTROVERSIAL business partners, Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu facing fraud charges will know their fate on July 9 when Magistrate Marewanazvo Gofa is expected to hand down her… Read more »
South Africa: Unless This Govt Fixes SAPS, It Won't Meet Its Other Objectives
GroundUp
We need a new approach to policing from Minister Senzo Mchunu Read more »
South Africa: Northern Cape SAPS Promotes Back to School and Safer Schools Campaign [press release]
SAPS
Media Statement Read more »
South Africa: Codeine Addiction in SA - New Guideline Aims to Curb Abuse
spotlight
Rehab centres in South Africa have been admitting an increasing number of codeine users in recent years. Now, the country's medicines regulator has published a draft guideline as… Read more »
South Africa: Body Found With Multiple Stab Wounds Along the R711 Road, Suspect Arrested for Alleged Murder [press release]
SAPS
A 29-year-old man from Mashaeng near Fouriesburg handed himself over to the local police on Sunday, 07 July 2024, following the discovery of the body of a man found dumped… Read more »
Namibia: Govt Blames Lack of Fake Teeth On Procurement Backlog
Namibian
The health ministry says the procurement process is leading to the country's massive lack of dentures. Read more »
South Africa: Electoral Commissioner Arrested for Decade-Old Charity Fraud
Africa Check
Electoral commissioner arrested for decade-old charity fraud - not for blowing the whistle on 'vote-rigging' in South Africa's 2024 elections Read more »
Zimbabwe: When Nature Calls, Harare Hangs Up
263Chat
Harare, the city that dreams of world-class status by 2025, faces a unique throne crisis. And no, we're not talking about a political one. We're talking about the humble, yet… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Sends Condolences to Deceased SANDF Members
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his condolences to the families of four South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members who passed away while on duty overnight on Friday. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mixed Fortunes for Mines in 2024
The Herald
MINING, a key driver of Zimbabwe's economy, faces a challenging outlook in 2024 following projected revenue declines due to depressed global commodity prices and persistent power… Read more »
Zimbabwe: U.S.$238 000 Robbery Suspect in Court
The Herald
A SUSPECTED armed robber yesterday appeared in court on allegations of teaming up with two accomplices, who are already on remand, to rob the complainant of US$238 000 at gunpoint. Read more »
South Africa: Storm Surge Expected Along the Coastline of South Africa [press release]
South African Weather Service
An intense cold front/mid-latitude cyclone is forecasted to bring a significant drop in atmospheric pressure and strong winds, leading to high waves and storm surge along the west… Read more »
South Africa: Prepare for Next Cold Front Due to Make Landfall on Tuesday
Government of Western Cape
The Provincial Disaster Management Centre (PDMC) received reports from the various districts as well as Western Cape Government (WCG) departments earlier today after the… Read more »